"Tch, this thing must be a gift from Orochimaru-sama. Let me check the manual—Laser Optic Drive Device Concept Model... now that's an interesting toy!"
"What the hell is this? A special illustrated edition of Make Out Paradise, autographed... Jiraiya-sama actually went through all the trouble to send us this as a wedding present. Let me check it out."
Shindai thumbed through the pages of Make Out Paradise, his eyes lighting up instantly. "These illustrations are absolutely brilliant!"
Yet before Shindai could turn to the next page, a hand reached out and snatched the book away.
Pakura stared at Shindai expressionlessly, then ignited a flame in her right hand. Make Out Paradise turned into ashes within the flames.
Shindai gave a dry cough. "That has nothing to do with me. I honestly didn't expect Jiraiya-sama to send *Make Out Paradise* as our wedding present either. I've never even looked at this stuff myself."
Pakura extinguished the flame on her hand, crossed her arms, and eyed Shindai contemptuously. "Then who was that certain someone enthusiastically pulling out a copy of Make Out Paradise to study from that night?"
Standing beside them, Hikaku Uchiha chimed in with a sardonic smirk, "Natsuka and Natsuka locked lips passionately, both fully aware of each other's feelings..."
Shindai's face flushed bright red. "The two of you! Forget about that immediately!"
...
Time flew by.
Two years had passed in the blink of an eye.
During these past two years, Shindai, Pakura, and Hikaku Uchiha had been living an incredibly comfortable life together.
Kakashi eventually did become Copy Ninja Kakashi, although not through the Sharingan—but rather through a pair of glasses custom-made for him by Shindai.
Through enhancing his dynamic vision, recording opponents' ninjutsu, combined with Kakashi's naturally genius-level talent, he was practically able to replicate techniques just like the Sharingan's copying ability, thus earning the title of Copy Ninja.
As for Kakashi himself, he remained as aloof as ever, still constantly holding onto a copy of Make Out Paradise while remaining single.
Meanwhile, Obito officially became a lover with Rin Nohara and joined the Hokage's personal guard unit.
Rin Nohara currently served as the head of the Medical Team as an exceptionally skilled Medical Ninja, teaching those gifted in Medical Ninjutsu how to master medical techniques.
Asuma Sarutobi returned to Konoha last year, finally delivering a long-overdue wedding gift to Shindai—a limited-edition lighter.
Nowadays, Asuma had come to truly understand the meaning behind the words, 'What matters most to the village isn't the Hokage.' He no longer stood in opposition against Hiruzen Sarutobi.
As for Naruto and his classmates, they would be breaking free in three days.
Shindai and Kakashi had been summoned to the Hokage's office.
Unbothered, Shindai casually sat in a chair smoking as he asked Minato Namikaze, "Minato-dono, what does the village's most handsome guy and this hermit want for dragging us here today?"
"Kakashi glared at Shindai. 'Who are you calling someone no one would want to see in public?'"
Shindai glanced at Kakashi. "The one wearing a mask is clearly hiding his face. Anyway, where's that idiot Obito?"
Minato Namikaze answered, "Obito is currently executing a mission with Shisui and Itachi, so he couldn't come. The reason I'm here today is about the upcoming graduates from the Ninja Academy. Shindai, since you plan to take Hinata on as your apprentice, you might as well lead a team. Kakashi, you should do the same."
Kakashi agreed, "I happen to have nothing to do lately, so it doesn't matter to me."
Shindai raised his hand. "I'm busy! Taking Hinata alone is enough for me. I don't have the energy for more."
"Hmm? I was thinking of assigning Naruto and Sasuke to your team."
Minato thought that if it was Naruto and Sasuke, Shindai would agree.
However, Shindai declined again. "I only know Magnet Release techniques; aside from the Three Body Techniques, I don't understand much else. What exactly could I teach them? And isn't Kakashi known as the Copy Ninja? He knows many jutsu, so it's better to let him handle Naruto and Sasuke. Besides, I have a lot to do—I sometimes remain stationed at the Scientific Research Division conducting research for ten days or even half a month. So forget about it."
Seriously, everything's about to kick off—what would Naruto and Sasuke gain by tagging along with him? Just going full lazy mode?
Better off they're with Kakashi. With him as their sensei... Shindai genuinely worried they'd end up useless.
After hearing Shindai's explanation, Minato nodded slightly.
What Shindai said wasn't wrong. Shindai loved research and often stayed holed up in the lab for long periods.
Moreover, all of Shindai's Ninjutsu consists of Magnet Release techniques. Even his puppet, Kannazuki, differed from Sunagakure's puppets—it was constructed using Magnet Release. Shindai's Taijutsu was just average, and as for Genjutsu… he had no knowledge of it at all.
Viewed like this, as a teacher, there really wasn't much Shindai could pass on to Naruto and Sasuke.
Minato continued, "Still, one team leader usually leads three students. If you only take Hinata, then it won't count as a full team anymore."
Shindai shrugged. "I don't care. As long as we can accept missions normally, skip those formalities."
"Fine then. In that case, you and Hinata will form an independent squad."
Minato didn't push further. He knew Shindai's personality too well—actually, if it weren't because Shindai wanted to take Hinata as his apprentice, Minato wouldn't have approached him at all.
Because Minato knew, Shindai hated things like this—he found them troublesome.
"Then in four days, you two will go to the Ninja Academy as team leaders to pick up your students."
"Alright."
...
Three days later, during the graduation exam at the Ninja Academy.
Naruto still couldn't successfully perform the Clone Jutsu. However, he used the [Shadow Clone Jutsu] he had mastered long ago and passed the test.
There isn't even a person named Mizuki in the Ninja Academy anymore.
During a Scroll Retrieval Mission, Mizuki killed an injured teammate to complete the mission. However, according to the comrade's death report, the injury was only to the leg. The Konoha Military Police Force investigated and uncovered the truth. Mizuki was stripped of his ninja status and imprisoned.
The next day.
"Naruto, from today onward, you're officially a ninja! You must listen carefully to what your squad leader says."
Naruto proudly wore the Forehead Protector he had earned on his forehead: "I know Mom! I'm heading off to the Ninja Academy!"
Waving goodbye to Kushina Uzumaki, Naruto made his way toward the Ninja Academy.
Inside the principal's office at the Ninja Academy,
Hiruzen Sarutobi was the principal of the Ninja Academy, sitting behind his desk.
Shindai and several other ninja who were about to become squad leaders also stood in the office.
With a cigarette in his mouth, Shindai looked at Asuma and said, "Hey, didn't think I'd see you becoming a teacher too."
Asuma mockingly retorted, "Didn't think I'd see you turning into a teacher either. Not afraid of ruining promising students?"
Shindai snickered, "Heh heh. Just wait and see how my apprentice beats your three students within an inch of their lives."
Asuma fired back without backing down, "We'll see about that!"
Kakashi felt relieved that Asuma had joined them—otherwise, he himself would've been the one enduring Shindai's mockery.
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